A container made of flexible material, usually Low-density plastic such as polyethylene or other material impervious to leakage. It is designed to hold contaminated or infectious medical waste prior to disposal, to eliminate a potential health risk. It is also used as a disposable lining for linen hampers or cleanup carts where infectious material is present. Excludes BAG, WASTE RECEPTACLE; and BAG, STERILIZATION-BIOHAZARD DISPOSAL.